EDC 430/1 - Secondary Science Teaching Methods

Agenda for Class 04: What are some Models for Teaching Science for Understanding?

Goal: Describe a process for planning lessons for understanding.

Due before class:

• Read: Gallagher Chapter 4
• Review an article from a teaching journal.
• Write a two paragraph description of your unit plan.

Activities

• Think about: Would you show this video in your class? Why or Why not?
• Discuss week's readings.
• Jigsaw: URITK Lab Safety Guide
• Apply what we've learned to brainstorm a lesson for either photosynthesis or kinematics.
  • What have we learned?
  • Lesson Plan Structure
  • Use the RI LP Template to create a blank lesson plan?
    • F08 Class LP 1
    • F08 Class LP 2
    • F08 Class LP 3
    • F08 Class LP 4
    • F08 Class LP 5
  • Before Friday: Offer suggestions and feedback.

Week's Assignments

• Due Friday, October 3rd.
  • Complete Observation/Reflection #1

For Next Week

• Readings
  • Gallagher Ch 5
• Written Assignments Due